From serious roles in critically acclaimed movies to catchy ads, Jim Sarbh doesn't take long to impress you with his acting chops and eccentric style. While we may not be able to mimic his craft, we can definitely try to take inspiration from his style. Naturally, we stalked Jim Sarbh for real (on Instagram that is), and men these are some of the brands and styles that we recommend when you are in desperate need of a wardrobe update.
Jim Sarbh's Instagram Feed Is A Wardrobe Update You Didn't Know You Needed
Péro
Jim sure loves Péro—we spotted at least five posts featuring the brand's apparel on him. The brand's collection is as unique as Jim and we see why the two are made for each other. We recommend picking up some of Péro's handwoven cotton silk shirts and wearing them on date nights or night outs with the gang.
Say Yes To Prints In Your Wardrobe
Jim's big on florals and if you don't have florals, we recommend you pick up a few options. It almost always works on everyone. Just remember to not pick up those gawdy prints often spotted on uncles returning from Thailand. We recommend brands like Narmada, Péro, and Siesta O Clock—in fact, this list will help you out.
Paul Smith
INR 38,000 for a shirt seems a bit too ridiculous (for some of us it is easily the equivalent of four months' rent) but then again this British fashion label is well-known for their men's collection. We obviously love the style and design, just not the price point. Maybe we'll do a Paul Smith brand alternative list soon so that you can shop for designs similar to the brand, just at a much more affordable price.
P.S. You can take a look at our recommendations for different types of shirts for men here.
Uniqlo
Jim's all about that casual, laid-back look and we spotted several collared shirts and cotton T-shirts that look hella comfy. And almost all of them are in solids. Brands like Uniqlo and March Tee are great for comfy T-shirt options, so men, next time, pick up a few and ditch your graphic tees.
Khanijo
We discovered this brand through Jim. The ethical luxury brand has a trans-seasonal collection of menswear that are crafted by artisans using traditional methods. While prices start upwards of INR 3,500 for a pair of shorts, we found half-and-half shirts with ethnic prints and kokum (it's the colour) pants priced around INR 6,500 and INR 9,000. We'll just bookmark this brand for now and hope someone buys us an INR 14,000 shirt.
Cord
We love this indie label. They create outfits that are timeless, comfortable, and functional. And Jim's definitely has a style that's exactly that. The oversized shirt is one such example. The shirts are 100 percent linen, so hello, comfort. And you get these in modern silhouettes along with prints and designs.
Suketdhir
Let's face it, dudes (supposedly) look dapper when they wear suits. Jim for sure does. We spotted him in several suits/blazers styling including this colourful, bold, floral green cherry blossom suit from fashion label Suketdhir. See we told you, prints and florals are a must-have. While it may be too experimental for some of us, it's time we refreshed our wardrobes with a breeze of pop prints and colours to break the monotony.
Bobo Calcutta
This Calcutta-based ready-to-wear label is known for breaking the mould with every single one of their collections (and well, so is Sarbh). They're known for their loud prints on their shirts, trousers, coats, blazers, and bottomwear. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan even wore one of their blazers to Cannes! Take inspo from Jim and experiment with different prints for your shirts if you wish to be the talk of the party.
Bhaane
Jim's teaching the kids on the Gram how to make the street-style look sophisticated with this denim bomber featuring patch pockets with a blanket stitch from Anand Ahuja's brand Bhaane. Love how it's made from hundred percent cotton and so can be easily worn in the summers with a basic tee (the way Jim's wearing it here) or over a warm knit to keep you cosy in style during the cold. Bhaane's known for its contemporary clothing with a dash of Indian culture and street style, a unique design sensibility fit for today's millennials inspired by their Indian roots as well as pop culture.